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LED 918F

1968 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,335 mi
Last recorded69,335 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLED 918F
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,786 miles

slight twist o/s/f brake hose not excessive

Fail 26 Jun 2014 68,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight twist o/s/f brake hose not excessive

Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,399 miles

Rear fuel pipe perished and cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fuel pipe perished and cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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LED 918F is a 1968 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LED 918F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 58 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LED 918F registered?

LED 918F is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1968.

Is LED 918F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LED 918F shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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